Local News Highlights and Birth Announcements
Light Crust Flour praised as the people's choice in advertise copy. Mr and Mrs Lilburn Campbell welcome a new daughter born November 26. Mr A E Posern of Woodson visited W A Thompson overnight. Mr and Mrs O F Savage announce a son born November 30. Light Crust advertised by Hinson Hockaday Grain Co. Henry Moore of Bryson and Oliver Burgess of Throckmorton County appear in Graham trading and visiting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO
O. F. Savage
Burgess and Loving Community Members Visit City
Mr J W Burgess was in the city last week and favored a leader with a call. Mr and Mrs A E Oatmap of the Loving community were in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Burgess
A. E
Baker Couple Welcome Daughter Born December First
Mr and Mrs E H Baker announce the birth of a daughter at their home on December 1. The family appreciates friends well wishes as they begin this new chapter.
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E. H. Baker
Mrs John Kisinger Breaks Arm Cranking Ford
Mrs John Kisinger suffered a broken arm last Thursday morning while cranking a Ford. Local medical staff treated her at the scene and advised rest for the injured limb. No further details on condition or prognosis were provided.
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John Kisinger
Thanksgiving Visit With Daves of Banger
Mrs. H. C. Walker and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Daves of Banger during the Thanksgiving holidays, sharing time with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C., Walker
J. M. Daves
Banger
Hinson-Hockaday Grain Co and Local Visits Recorded
Mr. T. H. Yancey and family of Breckenridge visited Mr. W. L. Yancey and family last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McKinney of Wichita Falls order The Leader to make its regular visit to their home. A little daughter is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mays since November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Yancey
Breckenridge
W. L. Yancey
T. M. McKinney
Wichita Falls
Mrs. W. H. Mays
Graham News Briefs from Thanksgiving Week
Hen Chow and Chowder guaranteed to produce more eggs. Hin Son Hockaday Grain Co. buys new goods for Street and Company store in St. Louis and other markets. Miss Bertina Posern, Graham High School student, visited Thanksgiving with her parents at Woodson. Many Graham residents attended the Graham vs Breckenridge football game in Breckenridge. Miss Ina Mae Price at Baylor College of Pharmacy in Dallas spent Thanksgiving with her father Dr. L W Price. Mr. Sam Ragland and family of Wichita Falls spent Thanksgiving in Graham with his parents Mr and Mrs FE Ragland.
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Hinson-Hockaday Grain CO. le
Mr. S. B. Street
St. Louis
Street & Company
Bertina Posern
Graham High School
Woodson
Ina Mae Price
Baylor College of Pharmacy
Dallas
L. W. Price
Sam Ragland
Wichita Falls
Graham
FE. R. Ragland
Ladies of First Christian Church Annual Bazaar
The Ladies of the First Christian Church plan their annual bazaar on December 13 in the former Texas Drug Co building. Items are expected to be sold at 15 to 16 cents each.
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Ladies of the First Christian Church
Texas Drug Co
Shawnee High School Programs Feature Don's Syncopaters
A note lists chapel exercises and morning performances by Don's Syncopaters at Shawnee School and the High School tomorrow. It mentions Aesneyy Shawnee, Oklahoma, visiting Robert Fowler and friends last week.
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Don
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Robert Fowler
Piano for sale from Bush and Gerts Dallas agency
Mrs Jim Wood and Mrs W G Smith visit from Houston. Call at 600 Oak Street if interested in buying a Bush and Gerts piano. Mr J E Dowdle and family host Christmas visit as Mr Smith plans to join for the holidays.
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Oak Street
Bush and Gerts Piano Company
Dallas
Jim Wood
Moline Dise Plows Offered At Cash Price
G B Johnson Hardware Co advertises several Moline Double Dise plows for sale at 109.75 dollars cash. Mr Spencer Mayes spends the forenoon at the farm census in Jean precinct. Mr J T Rickman works in precinct No 1.
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Spencer Mayes
Jean
J. T. Rickman
Red Top resident renews subscription to The Leader
Mr. H. B. Padgett of the Red Top community renewed his subscription to The Leader. He represents many Young County residents who learned to read in The Graham Leader.
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H. B. Padgett
Red Top
Graham
Notice to settle debts to Mrs John B Wood deceased
Anyone owing money to Mrs John B Wood who is now deceased is asked to call at the Graham Grocery on the north side of the square and settle accounts with John B Wood. The notice seeks prompt payment and identifies the contact location.
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John B. Wood
Graham Grocery
Lynch family in Austin for Thanksgiving game win
Mr and Mrs R E Lynch visited Austin for Thanksgiving to watch their son Robert a University student, and saw the University defeat the A and M football team.
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R. E. Lynch
Austin
Robert
Pioneer cattleman renews Leader subscription in city
Mr. R. J. Johnson of Newcastle, a pioneer citizen who has aided the county cattle industry, visited Monday and renewed for The Leader, noting he always keeps the best.
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R. J. Johnson
Newcastle
City
Johnson
Reverend Harrell Resigns to Lead Palo Pinto Circuit
Rev W E Harrell moves from Loving to Palo Pinto where he now pastors the Methodist Churches of that circuit He requests The Leader be changed to his new address Brother Harrell and his wife, both raised at South Bend, request the home paper.
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W. E. Harrell
Loving
Palo Pinto
Harrell
South Bend
Woodmen Circle Magnolia Grove to elect officers Friday
Members of Magnolia Grove No. 273 Woodmen Circle are urged to attend the next regular meeting on Friday December 12 to elect officers for the coming year and to prepare for a social for members and families on December 19. Guardian Ida Bowers and May FP Voules sign.
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Magnolia Grove No. 273
Ida Bowers
Voules
Local visitors frequent Graham from area towns
Mr. R. A. Hawley of Padgett and Secretary D. Walker with Mr. E. S. Graham visit Throckmorton today. Mr. A. J. Martin of Melissa arrives to visit relatives and handle business. H. L. Morrison, ill at home on South Elm, shows slow improvement. John B. Wood returns from Dallas to Graham Grocery. Mrs. Clarence Keen of Fort Worth visits her parents. The norther today will bring many fat hogs to slaughter in this section.
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R. A. Hawley of
Padgett
Graham
H. L. Morrison
South Elm Street
Clarence Keen
Fort Worth
Mrs
E. Clint Turner
Miss Flossie White Joins Marshall King and Hinson
Miss Flossie White sister of Jack White of the First National Bank has accepted a position with the firm Marshall King and Hinson. The news places her within the local business community and marks a notable career move for an established banking family member.
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Flossie White
Jack White
The
First National Bank
Marshall, King and Hinson
Moline Disc Plows Double Disc Plows on hand at 109.75
Moline company offers double disc plows and single disc units with price tag of 109 dollars and 75 cents noted as on hand for immediate sale.
Wichita Falls visitors check I. O. O. F insurance ties
Messrs J G Beard and W C Copeland of Wichita Falls stayed in the city for several days last week to meet with I O O F members about insurance.
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Messrs
J. G. Beard
W. C. Copeland
Wichita Falls
New Novelties Arrive at Morrison's Bags Belts Collars
New season styles arrive at Morrison's featuring bags belts combs collars barrettes and other accessories. shoppers can view the latest fashion items and brands in stock.
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Morrison
Finis Mayor Resigns Moves to Olney
Mayor Edgar Chaate of Finis has resigned and relocated to Olney. He planned to urge the next mayor’s convention to meet in Finis but failed to secure local cooperation and dropped the effort.
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Edgar Chaate
Finis
Olney
Christmas Boxes and Boxed Stationery at Morrison's
City Marshal J. W. Davis reports the mad dog situation is notably eased with no rabies evidence for days. Most dogs may be untied after the fifteenth of the month as relief continues.
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J. W. Davis
Morrison's Ad Promotes Wilson Bros Ties in Range
Mr. W. A. Hill suffered a broken arm last Saturday while cranking his truck. He was far from a doctor and endured severe pain before reaching care. After treatment he left with his wife for a business trip to Dallas Fort Worth and Corsicana this week.
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W. A. Hill
Dallas
Fort Worth
Corsicana
Pioneer citizen Proffitt renews at The Leader
Mr. J. W. Proffitt a longtime Young County resident now living in El Centro California sent in his renewal to The Leader this week. He has read the paper for many years.
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J. W. Proffitt
Young County
el Centro
California
Leader
Proffitt
Christmas Cards at Morrison's Offer Wide Gibson Line
The Gibson line of Christmas cards rich in sentiment is highlighted with a large selection displayed at Morrison's starting at 5e. The note invites customers to remember friends and loved ones with few words left unfinished.
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Gibson
Morrison's
Eight Class A high school teams in championship race
Eight undefeated Texas high school elevens remain in the state title hunt as four quarterfinal matchups decide the semis. Cisco vs Cleburne and Waco vs Temple play tomorrow. Vernon vs Oak Cliff and Beaumont vs Marshall on Saturday. Vernon favors Oak Cliff. Oak Cliff rumored strong, with Beaumont allegedly powerful but beaten by North and West teams. Waco and Temple expected to contend, while Marshall and Beaumont challenge for district supremacy.
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Breckenridge
Graham
Cisco-Cleburne
Waco-Temple
Vernon-Oak Cliff
Beaumont-Marshall
Vernon
Oak Cliff
Cisco
W. T. Lofland
Vernon Schools
Lions
Dallas
Wichita Falls
Cleburne
Beaumont
Waco
Temple
Tigers
Tyson
Marshall
Oilers
Queen McFerran Wallace Dies in New Mexico
Mrs. Queen McFerran Wallace of Parksdale Texas died in Magdalen New Mexico on November 26 and was buried November 30 at Barksdale. Survived by husband L V Wallace and baby, mother Mrs W T McFerran, sisters Mrs Clarence Matthews and Mrs Walter Redders, brother Luther McFerran. Born in Jack County Texas, she moved to Graham as a young woman and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South at about age fifteen. She taught successfully in Young County before moving west and continuing to teach until her marriage.
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L. V. Wallace
Littlefield
Texas
Queen McFerran Wallace
Parksdale
Magdalene
New Mexico
Barksdale
W. T. McFerran
Clarence Matthews
Sabinal
Walter Redders
Graham
Luther McFerran
Young County
Wood Couple Visited Graham Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs J F Wood of Dallas spent the week end with relatives in Graham describing a brief family visit and time with Graham connections.
Misses Bell and Morris Sisters at Home for Thanksgiving
Miss Frances Bell and Miss Marthe Mae and Miss Catharine Morris were at home from Texas Christian University for Thanksgiving.
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Frances Bell
Marthe Mae
Catharine Morris
Bruce Knight Joins Postoffice Force Succeeds Perkins
Bruce Knight becomes a member of the postoffice force, succeeding Wilburn Perkins who remains at the Ol Ney postoffice.
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Bruce Knight
The
Postoffice Force
Wilburn Perkins
Olney
No Jazz Orchestra In Reeves And Ward Counties
Reeves and Ward counties in West Texas host six orchestras yet lack a single jazz ensemble. Local music groups and arts officials note the absence of a dedicated jazz orchestra contrasts with broader regional offerings and highlight potential for development and funding initiatives.
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Reeves and Ward
West Texas
Merton on Screen Opens at National Theatre
Merton of the Movies reaches the screen via Paramount with Walter Woods and James Cruze adapting the stage hit. The National Theatre hosts the local premiere on Monday and Tuesday, December 8-9, 1924, promising a blend of comedy drama satire and bright Hollywood business. A separate notice invites all to a pie supper at the Bunger schoolhouse Friday night December 5 to raise funds for a Christmas tree. Wednesday program by the Baptist Sunday School set for December 24. Ruth Smith serves as Sunday School secretary amid growing local interest.
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Merton
Harry Leon Wilson
Para‘mount
National Theatre
Walter Woods
James Cruze
Hollywood
Bunger Baptist Sunday School
Bunger School
The
Baptist Sunday School
Ruth Smith
Dolls on display at Morrison's big sale
On display are many dressed dolls priced lower than ever with a Saturday special. Mama Dolls in crepe outfits with matching spats are on sale for 79 cents, while another item at 15 cents appears.
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Morrison's
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Sravice
Webwise Vie Tenente
Newcomp Carlton
Sxesipent
George
Atking
Beneche
Elm ST. Graham
North Pole
Snoddy’s
Santa Claus
Porm
Picco
A. E. Posern of
W. A Thompson
Hinson-Hockaday Groin CO
Oliver Burgess
Throckmorton County
Graham Klavern
Fiery Cross
W. G. Smith
Houston
J. E. Dowdle
Mr. Smith
Woodmen Circle
D. Walker
E. S. Graham
Throckmorton Vis
A. J. Martin of
Melissa
G. B. Johnson
Wilson Bros
High Ouhess
McJimsey
Eever
Peepelll
al Ps
W. S. McJimsey
West Side Square
Leader Office
H. M. Smith
Texas Drug Store
Woods
Garvin-Johnson Gro. CO
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